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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1863
Page
2
In a Legislature message Governor Seymour condemns what he calls arbitrary and high handed acts by national officials. He cites interference with political opinions in the army and officers punished for civic duties, warning such tyranny risks civil war across loyal States. He notes officials attacking residents and nonresidents in state elections.
The article argues against military voters wielding franchise power and warns that allowing soldiers to vote under command would corrupt the elective process. It cautions that army influence could threaten liberty, foretelling a drift toward centralized tyranny if such practices persist.
The article notes half a million card packs produced in London and mentions a new military prison at Louis for 1,500 prisoners. It cites Charleston capture costs at 150 million dollars, 12,000 federal soldiers exchanged, and a railroad revenue above a million dollars. It also covers conscription debates, copperhead loyalties, and other varied wartime items from Illinois to Europe.
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